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Let's Talk About It!

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

"Let's talk About It," is a series of podcast conversations surrounding culturally relevant topics that aren't often talked about from a Christian Worldview. This podcast is a ministry of Hope City Church in Waterloo Iowa. For more information about the mission and ministry of Hope City Church visit us online at myhopecity.net

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Episodes

Let's Talk About It: Growing through Grief

June 08, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode pastor Q and Trevor talk through the a traumatic and life altering experience Trevor had at a young age and how he has been able to work through it to come out better and stronger on the other side.  Learn powerful insights and tools to help you heal after life's toughest challenges. 

Let's Talk About It: Growing through Grief

June 08, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode pastor Q and Trevor talk through the a traumatic and life altering experience Trevor had at a young age and how he has been able to work through it to come out better and stronger on the other side.  Learn powerful insights and tools to help you heal after life's toughest challenges. 

Let's Talk About It: Are Miracles for Today?

June 01, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode we explore the what are miracles and why don't we see very many of them today? 

Let's Talk About It: Are Miracles for Today?

June 01, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode we explore the what are miracles and why don't we see very many of them today? 

Let's Talk About: Toxic Relationships

May 25, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

How we can handle toxic relationships. 

Let's Talk About: Toxic Relationships

May 25, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

How we can handle toxic relationships. 

Let's Talk About: How Do I Grow in My Relationship with God?

May 18, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Let's Talk About: How Can We Experience Unity

May 11, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

There are so many ideas out there about what is true, what the church should look like and do. In this episode Trevor and Pastor Q dive into what are the essential things that create unity among us. 

Let's Talk About: How Can We Experience Unity

May 11, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

There are so many ideas out there about what is true, what the church should look like and do. In this episode Trevor and Pastor Q dive into what are the essential things that create unity among us. 

Let's Talk About It: How to Hear God's Voice?

February 16, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Does God speak? Can I hear the voice of God? Why isn't God answering my prayers. In this episode Pastor Q and Trevor discuss how to hear the voice of God in your life. For more on how to hear the voice of God check out this teaching series on learning how to hear the voice of God. Sermon Series: Frequency 

Let's Talk About It: Does God Still Speak?

February 16, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Does God speak? Can I hear the voice of God? Why isn't God answering my prayers. In this episode Pastor Q and Trevor discuss how to hear the voice of God in your life. For more on how to hear the voice of God check out this teaching series on learning how to hear the voice of God. Sermon Series: Frequency 

Let's talk About It: Slavery, Christianity and where was God?

February 04, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

There is much debate in our generation regarding the role of slavery and its impact on the African American experience with Christianity, some espouse the idea that Christianity is the "white man's religion" and that because it was used as a mechanism to indoctrinate and disarm the slaves in American that it can't be trusted. Pastor Q and Trevor dive deep into the origin and growth of the Christianity in Africa and around the world. 

Let's Talk About: Fatherhood

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Both Trevor and Pastor Q grew up with the absence of a father figure in their lives during their most formative years for very different reason. Trevor's father died of sickness and Pastor Q's father was never around. Listen in to these men share the impact that these life events had on them and what they have learned from these experiences that is helping them to become better men. 

Let's Talk About: Fatherhood

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Both Trevor and Pastor Q grew up with the absence of a father figure in their lives during their most formative years for very different reason. Trevor's father died of sickness and Pastor Q's father was never around. Listen in to these men share the impact that these life events had on them and what they have learned from these experiences that is helping them to become better men. 

Let's Talk About: Why We Pray and How To Pray

January 05, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode we talk about the why behind prayer. A one liner that Pastor Q said that really resonated during the episode is, "we don't pray to get things we pray to get God. "  Discover the five ways that you can pray as well as learn from Pastor Q how to pray read the Bible. 

Let's Talk About: Deconstructing our Faith- Is the American Church Relevant

January 01, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode we are deconstructing the idea of the church and is the way that we do it in America biblical or even relevant. 

Let's Talk About: Deconstruction and the Church

December 29, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

As we speak many are :deconstructing their faith. While this term has come to mean different things for different groups the reality of this moment can't be ignored. We know that it is disruptive but is it bad? 

Let's Talk About It: Temptation pt.2

December 21, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MB

Temptation is an everyday part of our lives. We are all faced with decisions that will determine our current joy and future freedom.  In part two of this this mini-series Pastor Q and Trevor dive into the core causes and common reasons that we struggle with temptation as well as some solutions to overcome it. 

Let's Talk About It: Temptation pt.2

December 21, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MB

Temptation is an everyday part of our lives. We are all faced with decisions that will determine our current joy and future freedom.  In part two of this this mini-series Pastor Q and Trevor dive into the core causes and common reasons that we struggle with temptation as well as some solutions to overcome it. 

Let's Talk About: Temptation pt.1

December 15, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Temptation is an everyday part of our lives. We are all faced with decisions that will determine our current joy and future freedom. In this mini-series Pastor Q and Trevor dive into the core causes and common reasons that we struggle with temptation as well as some solutions to overcome it. 

Let's Talk About:Sex p.2

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In part two of this minis series on sex, Pastor Q and Trevor continue the conversation on sex and how do we engage and get the most out of our sex life. They also discuss the pitfalls and pleasure that God teaches us about when it comes to sex. Tune in! 

Let's Talk About: Sex p.1

December 06, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Sex is such a sensitive subject for a variety of reasons. In this episode Pastor Q and Trevor talk about sex and how do we have a healthy outlook and experience in our most intimate relationship. In this episode they discuss purity culture and the pitfalls related to the traditional approach that the church has taken when it comes to sex. They also discuss what a healthy and fulfilling sex life can look like. In the podcast they also talk about how to approach your sex life if you are single...

Let's Talk About: How Do I Build a Family Legacy

November 17, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode Pastor Q and Trevor discuss how to build a family legacy. Both leaders will pull from life experiences and things that they have see done well and things that they have seen done wrong that have influenced who they've become and their outlook on legacy. Teaching Series: Family Legacy Application Tool: Family Meeting

Let's Talk About: What About Conviction and Church Hurt?

November 05, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In our first episode Trevor opens up about past church hurt and how it shaped His understanding of God and outlook on religion. This leads us in a conversation where we discuss what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus. What does the Bible say and how should we respond. 

Let's Talk About: How Does God Feel About Me When I Mess Up?

November 05, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode we will answer a few common and confusing questions like: What is the difference between conviction and condemnation? Do we still need to follow the Old Testament? Listen: The God I Never Knew

Let's Talk About: How Should Christian Handle Mental Health

November 03, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode Trevor and Pastor Q get personal about their own struggles and victories with mental health. They provide practical wisdom and next steps for anyone struggling with mental health.